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Cheapest round-trip
$315
Typical prices: $479-$512
Southwest
Wed 10/17Wed 10/24
HOU - SBA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$153
Typical prices: $154-$544
Southwest
Sat 10/6
HOU - SBA • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Santa Barbara. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara (HOU-SBA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Santa Barbara

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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2:40 pm - 9:00 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 20m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:40 am - 4:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Omaha Eppley Airfield
$315Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:25 am - 1:10 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:40 am - 4:40 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
8h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Omaha Eppley Airfield
$396Southwest
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
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1:10 pm - 5:20 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 10m1 stop San Diego
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6:35 pm - 5:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
9h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$406Southwest
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
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3:25 pm - 9:10 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 45m2 stops Lubbock Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:35 pm - 5:45 amSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
9h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$412Southwest
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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4:40 pm - 10:35 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 55m2 stops Tulsa Denver Intl
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3:15 pm - 11:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$460Southwest
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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6:15 pm - 10:35 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 20m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:15 pm - 11:50 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$462Southwest
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
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4:40 pm - 10:35 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 55m2 stops Tulsa Denver Intl
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5:20 am - 2:10 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
6h 50m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Austin Bergstrom
$475Southwest
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:25 am - 1:10 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
6h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:40 am - 2:20 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$477Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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6:00 am - 11:45 amHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
7h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:07 am - 7:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 42m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$716American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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6:00 am - 12:45 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-SBA Santa Barbara
8h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:07 am - 7:49 pmSBA  Santa Barbara-HOU Houston Hobby
7h 42m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$746American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

Round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara start at $315. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $479 to $512. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $315 on Southwest.

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$153
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara

When to book flights from Hobby to Santa Barbara

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Your Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at Santa Barbara (SBA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara pass through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

    On the Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $340 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $512: a $172 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

    A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara takes 0h 00m, covering 1,471 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $315 to $1,324. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $244.

  • What is the time difference between Houston Hobby Airport and Santa Barbara?

    Santa Barbara is 2 hours behind Houston Hobby Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Santa Barbara Airport (SBA)?

    Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty

Your guide to booking Houston Hobby Airport to Santa Barbara flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $340 - about $172 less than Friday (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Santa Barbara Airport.
    - The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

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